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^^^^Great to hear it...maybe we will see a little less of it this World Series since Florida is out, IMO they are some of the worst violators
"but if you know softball you know the umpires blew this call"
Not sure that is an accurate or fair comment. I know plenty of people that actually know softball or say they know softball...that have limited clues about the rules and their application. That includes many coaches; players and most often the spectators.
While we all agree that umpires do make mistakes. But also do coaches and players. Players mistakes often go in the scorebook. Coaches mistakes don't. These are forgotten. Umpires mistakes are debated and criticized by all... and for a long time.
Plate umpires primary responsibility is the pitch call, the batters feet are secondary. Arm chairing the call with a high overhead shot in slow motion its pretty easy to make the call. Try doing it from 5-7' away at ground level and at game speed. You do not make that call unless 100% positive the foot was completely outside the box. Stepping in front of the plate is pretty easy to see, stepping out the front of the box not so easy.